René Charles His Auction Prices and Value Guide
René Charles His auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 198 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
René Charles His auction prices: quick answer
René Charles His auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- René Charles His
- Source records
- 198
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
René Charles His market snapshot
René Charles His shows developing auction liquidity with 22 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $850. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 0 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2024-11-14.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (50.0% · 5 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (50.0% · 5 sales)
- $10,000+ (0.0% · 0 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $0
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 0
- Median shift vs prior year
- 0.0%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2024-11-14
Artist context
About René Charles His
Born
1877
Died
1960
Nationality
French
Also known as
René Charles Edmond His, René His, René-Charles His, E. René-His
René Charles His, formally identified by authority records as René Charles Edmond His (1877–1960), was a French painter whose work bridges late nineteenth-century academic training and twentieth-century collecting. Available biographical material associates him particularly with landscapes, river views, still water, and Orientalist scenes connected with travel in Algeria. He also used the signatures René His and E. René-His, variants that collectors may encounter on paintings or in auction catalogues. His landscapes are described as emphasizing carefully observed light, reflective water, and controlled realist handling rather than the broken brushwork of Impressionism. Biographical accounts report that he exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon and moved from ambitious early compositions toward a sustained body of river landscapes in more conventional formats. These recurring landscape subjects, together with multiple recorded name forms, help explain why his paintings continue to appear in auction catalogues and why careful identity matching matters when comparing works.
PaintingAcademic realist paintingLandscapesRivers and still waterOrientalist scenes inspired by Algeria
Common works and media
Collectors are most likely to encounter paintings attributed to René Charles His, especially landscapes organized around rivers, wooded banks, reflective water, and atmospheric light. Available biographical material also identifies Orientalist scenes inspired by Algeria. Signatures may appear as René His or E. René-His, so cataloguers should compare the signature, subject, medium, dimensions, and provenance with securely identified examples rather than relying on the name alone.
Market and appraisal context
Appraisal of a work attributed to René Charles His should begin with closely comparable paintings rather than a general artist-wide result. Relevant distinctions include subject, dimensions, date, condition, restoration, surface quality, signature or inscriptions, provenance, exhibition history, and confidence in the attribution. River landscapes should be compared with works of similar format and treatment, while Algerian or other Orientalist subjects may require a different comparable set. Appraisily's public page currently reflects a limited group of matched auction records, so its observed results indicate market context rather than a guaranteed value. Auction reporting may also differ in whether buyer premiums or fees are included. Physical inspection and independent authentication may be necessary before relying on public sale comparisons.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
Value drivers
- Medium, dimensions, date, and period within the artist's career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, and confidence in the attribution
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Subject matter and recent comparable public auction sales
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point rather than a complete appraisal.
- Private sales and incomplete auction feeds may not be represented.
- Reported results may differ in their treatment of buyer premiums and fees.
- Condition, authentication, and later attribution changes can materially affect comparability.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context is based on collected public records: medium confidence, adequate source quality.
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is René Charles His worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my René Charles His artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.